Earlswood Lakes - We understand that Engine House Pool has good paths suitable for wheelchair access or pushchair. Terry's Pool, a nature reserve, has a path on the south side which is good and suitable for wheelchairs, but part of the north side footpath gets very muddy in wet weather - "Earlswood Lakes are the perfect spot to explore your local waterside wildlife. Soak up the beautiful scenery while stretching your legs along the towpath, keep an eye out for the historic engine house, admire the striking sailing boats, or take a leisurely stroll down to the local craft centre. Earlswood is actually made up of three 22 acre reservoirs together: Terry's Pool, Windmill Pool and Engine Pool. They're ideal for bird watching - look closely and you might even be lucky enough to spot the rare Lesser Spotted Woodpecker!" - from the Canal and River Trust website

Edgbaston Reservoir - "This 70 acre site is mainly open water. The reservoir is surrounded by woodland and grassland. Walkers and joggers can enjoy the approximately 2.8 km (1.75 miles) path around the reservoir" (Sorry no details of accessibility found at the time we researched the site) "There are pedestrian entrances on Rotton Park Road, Icknield Port Road and Gillott Road. There are steps at the Gillott Road entrance" - from the Birmingham City Council website

Hillfield Park - "A Green Flag Park, Hillfield Park is a wonderful large landscaped area for the local community" "Accessible to everyone in the area wanting to get out in the fresh air" - from the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council website
- also see the AccessAble website

Lickey Hills Country Park - For a Green Flag Park we are disappointed not to have found any official disabled access information for the park - "It covers 524 acres and is located just 10 miles south west of Birmingham." "Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are located at the Visitor Centre." - from the Birmingham City Council website

Moseley Old Hall - (NT) - "A variety of 17th-century plants, a fruit orchard and a striking ‘knot’ garden adorn the graceful gardens." "Separate mobility parking on main car park. One adapted unisex toilet. Level access to gardens, toilet, and Cartshed kiosk. Drop-off point. Grounds have level access and no steep slopes. Paths a mix of gravel, stone, grass and earth, can be uneven and muddy in places." - from the National Trust website

Sandwell Valley Country Park - "The Country Park is large and can take a day to walk around however, some paths are suitable for wheelchair access. There are no steep hills although, a number of the paths have inclines while others are bridleways." "Within the Country Park are two visitor centres with ground floor access throughout. The main visitor centre, Sandwell Park Farm is a Grade II Listed Building and has steps in the reception, though these can be by-passed via the ramp. We allow one free admission for carers with disabled visitors who have paid the normal admission fee." - from the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council website

Sandwell Valley RSPB Reserve - "The main entrance and throughout the centre it is step free and is level. The main door is automatic and sliding." "A hearing loop system is installed at the service counter." "There is one unisex accessible toilet, which has level entry and baby changing facilities" "The trails are surfaced with rolled gravel and in parts 'natural' surface, that can be muddy if there has been recent rain. There are no stiles, kissing gates, or barriers across the paths. The trails can be combined by continuing to follow the path around Forge Mill Lake (managed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) to make a circular walk of 1.6 miles. Visitor Centre to South Bank: The main path is 650 m long and has a rolled gravel surface. The path has a maximum gradient of 1:12. After 150 m, there is a set of 8 gravel steps to the Marsh Screen, with handrails both sides. Continuing on the main path a further 20m is a level access path to the Marsh Screen, both are signed posted" - from the RSPB website

Walsall Arboretum - "The site is a rural retreat at the heart of Walsall town centre. First opened in 1874, it now spans 170 acres and includes Hatherton lake, the country park and the extension. The park includes gardens, green spaces, play areas, and sports facilities" "Most of the pathways in the park are flat, and most areas are wheelchair accessible" "Toilets, including disabled toilets. Baby changing facilities" - from the Walsall Council website

Warley Woods - "There are a number of solidly surfaced paths which are suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. These run from entrance gate to entrance gate, so you can cross the park easily. There are also additional paths with are surfaced with semi loose material which would be suitable for most buggies and wheelchairs but may be harder to traverse. The site is formed by two sides of a valley and some gradients are steep.  This downloadable map shows the paths and how they are surfaced." - from the Warley Woods Community Trust website

West Park - "It is a fine example of a Victorian municipal park and was one of the best in the country to set a trend for the provision of areas for specific sporting activities (originally bowls, archery and cricket). The park is considered to be one of the best, unspoilt examples of a Victorian park left in England and is Wolverhampton's premier open space" "The park is 17 hectares (roughly 43 acres) in area (including its lake) and provides a beautifully landscaped green space within a ten-minute walk of Wolverhampton city centre" "disabled access" - from the City of Wolverhampton Council website

Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve - "Unfortunately, there are no visitor facilities (visitor centre, toilets etc) at Wren's Nest." "The Highlights Walk (Orange on the visitor map) has been upgraded and would be suitable for a mobility scooter or wheelchair user with some additional support. The lower path to the Coral Reef and Ripple Beds is flat, however the path to the Seven Sisters Mine does have some steep slopes. Entrance to the paths are through gates operated by RADAR key during car park opening hours." - from the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council website